G & J Rhen Charitable Trust

Foundation · Grantmaker Hershey, PA EIN: 87-4221348

G & J Rhen Charitable Trust is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Hershey, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.9M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $116K. Net investment income was $136K.

Key facts about G & J Rhen Charitable Trust

EIN: 87-4221348
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2025
Annual giving (2025): $115,736
Grants made (2025): 8
Average grant: $14,467
Median grant: $14,467
Total assets: $2,884,946
Primary geography: Pennsylvania (50% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.

Who G & J Rhen Charitable Trust funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for G & J Rhen Charitable Trust's 8 itemized 2025 grants were Pennsylvania (50%), New York (38%) and Florida (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Elizabethtown, PA (2 grants). 75% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

How G & J Rhen Charitable Trust gives

Giving grew 54% from 2022 to 2025. Method
In 2025 it paid out 79% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$2.9M

+0.5% YoY

Annual Giving

$116K

+14.4% YoY

Grant Count

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$14K

+14.4% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, G & J Rhen Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $152K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About G & J Rhen Charitable Trust

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Pennsylvania $58K (50%)

New York $43K (38%)

Florida $14K (13%)

Share of all 8 itemized 2025 grant dollars.

States

Florida New York Pennsylvania

Cities

ElizabethtownAnnvilleJonestownNew YorkPort WashingtonTampaWest Nyack

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2025	2024	2023
Total Assets	$2,884,946	$2,869,502	$2,989,477
Revenue	$163,459	$10,907	$40,251
Expenses	$148,015	$130,882	$128,276
Qualifying Distributions	$120,747	$105,241	$101,706
Net Investment Income	$136,191	$45,710	$33,508
Distributable Amount	$152,076	$133,703	$125,641

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 3, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2025

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 8 recipients in 2025

Grant Size Distribution

32 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest recipients include 2ND Chance 4 Life ($14,467), Aspca ($14,467), Masonic Villages of the Grand Lodge of PA ($14,467).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
2ND CHANCE 4 LIFE Elizabethtown, PA	GENERAL CHARITABLE USE	$14,467
ASPCA New York, NY	GENERAL CHARITABLE USE	$14,467
MASONIC VILLAGES OF THE GRAND LODGE OF PA Elizabethtown, PA	GENERAL CHARITABLE USE	$14,467
NORTH SHORE ANIMAL LEAGUE AMERICA Port Washington, NY	GENERAL CHARITABLE USE	$14,467
SALEM WALMER'S UNION CHURCH Annville, PA	RELIGIOUS	$14,467
SALVATION ARMY West Nyack, NY	GENERAL CHARITABLE USE	$14,467
SATTAZAHN LUTHERAN CHURCH Jonestown, PA	RELIGIOUS	$14,467
SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN Tampa, FL	GENERAL CHARITABLE USE	$14,467

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2025 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Bryn Mawr Trust CO	Co-Trustee	2	$15,149

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is G & J Rhen Charitable Trust?

G & J Rhen Charitable Trust is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Hershey, PA. It holds $2.9M in total assets as of 2025.

How large is G & J Rhen Charitable Trust?

As of 2025, G & J Rhen Charitable Trust holds $2.9M in total assets with $163K in annual revenue. It awarded 8 grants totaling $116K in 2025.

Where does G & J Rhen Charitable Trust operate?

G & J Rhen Charitable Trust has awarded grants in Florida, New York, Pennsylvania.

What size grants does G & J Rhen Charitable Trust award?

In 2025, G & J Rhen Charitable Trust awarded 8 grants totaling $116K — an average of about $14K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is G & J Rhen Charitable Trust required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, G & J Rhen Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $152K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.